This year, amid the swirling MAGA turmoil, I realized that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy is primarily celebrated through his birthday and his iconic “I Have a Dream” speech. However, we must not overlook his mighty address at Riverside Baptist Church on April 4, nor the significant events that occurred in the year leading up to his assassination. That powerful year crystallized his values, lived experiences, and conclusions about the U.S. government’s responsibility — at home and abroad.

We can’t remember if we don’t know. If we don’t know about the atrocities of slavery, we can’t fight for reparations.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, an estimated 416 children and juveniles are missing in the state. Children of color, particularly Black children, often receive less attention than their white counterparts. Cases involving working-class families can also receive fewer resources than those involving more affluent families.